Louisiana Recipe: Oysters Weemo

Overlooking Bayou DeSiard in Monroe, Waterfront Grill is the go-to restaurant for delicious seafood. But don’t expect to find fried seafood on the menu. Waterfront Grill focuses on baked, sautéed and grilled dishes, such as their famous Oysters Weemo.

Ingredients:
1 dozen raw Gulf oysters
1 ounce unsalted butter, melted
Cajun seasoning, to taste
1/2 cup sliced white mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
Lemon wedge for garnish

'Method of preparation:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Add oysters and butter to a gratin pan or other oven-safe casserole or pan. Add Cajun seasoning to taste.  Top with sliced mushrooms, chives, Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Bake for 10 minutes or until mixture is bubbling. Garnish with lemon wedge and serve with hot French bread.

Recipe courtesy of Louisiana Culinary Trails.